Speculation: Emery re-up close? (EDIT: Signing with PHI)

[Any Colour You Like]

Salak looked quite good in Sweden last year but I don't think that'll translate into NHL success.

 

[Bubba88]

Salak quit on the team after being sent down... that was his career with the Hawks.

Goalies take some time to adjust from NA to europe and otherwise. It takes some time and about 10 games to get it going

 

[zytz]

Any chance we could do a sign and trade? Doesn't seem to make much sense to me in this situation.... But who knows

 

[IU Hawks fan]

Any chance we could do a sign and trade?

No...if he signs here it's because Bowman wants him to play here.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

Agreed, thought Salak handled the situation poorly. Especially as the decision made perfect sense, as rather than bring him up immediately to the NHL to sit on his rear most nights he had time to grow and develop in Rockford nightly.

The fact that he isn't in the NHL is his fault only.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Any chance we could do a sign and trade? Doesn't seem to make much sense to me in this situation.... But who knows

This isn't basketball. After everything management has done to fix the teams reputation trading a ufa days after signing him would undo years of work.

 

[Hawkaholic]

llloooolllll

 

[LandofLincoln*]

I wonder if Emery is going to wait until Monday? I was looking for an update last night and there was none wondering if there was a change in direction...

I hope we get Emery on a 3 year deal 1.75m a season seems pretty fair to me.

 

[ColdSteel2]

Hoping he gets an offer he can't refuse, from someone else. The fact that isn't done yet makes me think he will leave. It's got to be hard to turn down double the money and Philly makes a lot of sense. Get that money, Razor.

 

[The Good Doctor]

Hoping he gets an offer he can't refuse, from someone else. The fact that isn't done yet makes me think he will leave. It's got to be hard to turn down double the money and Philly makes a lot of sense. Get that money, Razor.

Didn't the Lacavalier signing put them over the cap? How will Philly afford $3 million for Emery?

 

[ColdSteel2]

Didn't the Lacavalier signing put them over the cap? How will Philly afford $3 million for Emery?

He's have to sign after Pronger goes back on LTIR.

 

[Cullksinikers]

This is about loyalty. The fact that there were any negotiations with Emery's party and the Hawks screams loyalty.

Who gave Emery a shot in training camp when no one else gave him a sniff after double-hip replacement surgery? Chicago.

After a tough 2011-12 campaign, in the regular season of that year, which team believed in him to bounce back and extended him? Chicago.

After the things done for him and the success he's had, where could Ray have his sets on playing the 2013-14 season and possibly beyond in? Chicago.

He may take less to stay in Chicago. Razor has earned the right to chase more money, but you can't blame the guy if he loves it in here.

 

[Sarava]

I wouldn't go beyond 2 years if I'm the Hawks. It just doesn't seem necessary.

 

[Bubba88]

Sign and Trade... this is a HF myth

 

[hockeydoug]

New goalie coach, I'll take my chances letting him walk and would rather use the money to keep Roszival if possible. I'm not interested in seeing Emery get paid more than 1.5 for multiple years with a significant change in the routine.

I still like Emery, but this changes how much of a raise I'm comfortable seeing. I would rather see the money on a skater, particularly a dman.

 

[Hawkaholic]

If he makes it to tomorrow, there is no doubt in my mind he will be going elsewhere.

 

[Sarava]

I'd like him back, but for 1 or 2 years max. If it's 3 years or else, then I'd rather he just leave. You can't bury these deals in the minors anymore if they don't pan out.

 

[Bubba88]

heard about the Flames and Oilers being interested

 

[Adrian05]

and Flyers

 

[Cullksinikers]

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun 25s
Ray Emery very likely moving on from Chicago, looking for bigger role, chance at 1 or 1a spot. I'd put Philly as front-runner.

 

[chicagoskycam]

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun 25s
Ray Emery very likely moving on from Chicago, looking for bigger role, chance at 1 or 1a spot. I'd put Philly as front-runner.

He deserves it.

 

[Sevanston]

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun 25s
Ray Emery very likely moving on from Chicago, looking for bigger role, chance at 1 or 1a spot. I'd put Philly as front-runner.

Good for him. I hope he gets that chance.

From career-ending injury to a Cup and fighting for a #1 spot in just four years.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Well there are enough decent options on FA market if Hawks don't think Raanta is ready for NHL

Theodore maybe , Nabokov if he cant find a #1 gig , etc

 

[chicagoskycam]

Emery's pay may double by going to the Flyers but so will his GAA. Just the nature of that team.

 

[Illinihockey]

Seems like the Hawks doing Emery a solid by raising the market for him